Simon Gleeson > Clifford Chance LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

The financial regulation team at Clifford Chance LLP covers the full spectrum of mandates, from Brexit-related regulatory issues and digital assets to new business generation matters, policy work and the regulatory aspects of large-scale M&A transactions, among others. Caroline Meinertz leads the team and advises global financial institutions on Brexit-related mandates, while Simon Crown focuses on funds and asset management and Caroline Dawson handles matters concerning investment banking, derivatives, market infrastructure and ESG. Monica Sah counts global financial institutions, disruptor blockchain providers and crypto services providers among her key roster of clients, and Paul Ellison’s practice caters to private equity firms. Other members of the team include Diego Ballon Ossio, who was promoted to partner in May 2023, and senior associates Laura Douglas and Stephanie Peacock. Now a consultant, Simon Gleeson remains a key contact in the group.

Clifford Chance LLP‘s far-reaching fintech practice spans advice on technology such as blockchain, artificial intelligence and insurtech, fintech litigation and M&A. The unit is also active across financial regulation, tax, IP and data privacy. Clients include financial institutions, tech-focused corporates, and fintech and insurtech disruptors.  Simon Crown, who co-leads the team, has a high level of experience relating to the impact of Brexit on payments businesses. Kate Scott completes the leadership team and is particularly strong in follow-on litigation from regulatory investigations. Monica Sah‘s wide-ranging portfolio of work extends to crypto asset regulation, while Caroline Meinertz has significant experience in the transaction services sector, and Simon Gleeson is frequently engaged by governments and regulators to help with the establishment of regulatory regimes. Diego Ballon Ossio and Laura Douglas are both well versed in financial services in the metaverse and Web3.